So You Want to Be a Cyber Criminal

Do you think you have what it takes to be a cybercriminal? It’s not a profile you might expect: high in people skills… low in tech.   In this episode, we interview Adenike Cosgrove, Director of International Product Marketing at Proofpoint, about skills that cybercriminals need.   What we talked about:   - Ideal places to live for cybercrime   - People skills, not tech skills   - Who criminals research — VAPs (very attacked people)   - Examples of successful cyber crimes   Find additional content and subscribe to Protecting People on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on our website.

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Today’s cyber attacks target people, not technology. Protecting People is a podcast focused on the human side of cybersecurity. Each episode, you’ll learn how today’s threats really work, who’s being targeted by them, and what you can do to safeguard your people, data and systems.Get real-world insight and learn about the latest trends in social engineering, malware, threat protection, cloud security and more. Protecting People is cybersecurity for the rest of us.